WOW! What a fantastic day we had in Science class today! Students began to realize just how difficult Scientists have it when it comes to writing out the steps to their experiments. Today, students worked in groups on a lab titled "Can you Write a Clear and Concise Lab Procedure". In groups, students used a set of materials to build a unique object. They were required to write out the exact steps it took to build that object. Once complete, each group traded procedures with another group to see if the other group could build the same exact object based off the procedures that were written. The lab worked out really great and students quickly realized that maybe they didn't write the most precise directions after all! Afterwards, students were asked to reflect and do an analysis of what happened and what they could have done differently when it came to writing the steps down. I am so proud of my students for working so hard on this activity! You all did a FABULOUS job!
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Students received their first set of vocabulary words this week. We are currently working on the Scientific Method unit. Students have been directed to put each vocab word into the Frayer model format (word, definition, picture in color, facts/characteristics/examples, and non-examples). An example has been stapled into the cover of their vocabulary notebooks. Check out the picture below for an idea of what the Frayer Model is and how to draw it on your paper. There should be 2 words per page. NOTE: There will be a vocabulary quiz on these words on MONDAY!
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